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AE65 KZU

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 KZU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,473 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 90,473 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 64,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 64,286 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 59,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 64,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

both rear and nearside front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AE65 KZU is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE65 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE65 KZU registered?

AE65 KZU is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is AE65 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 KZU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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